"To crash the ship" means to intentionally cause or allow a disastrous event or failure, often resulting in significant damage or negative consequences for oneself or others. Full definition
But after crashing the ship in Southeast Asia, he must forge an alliance with a band of survivors to discover the key to saving his son and taking back the planet once and for all. (deadline.com)
Whether it's that final shot of the twin sunset on Ahch - To or Laura Dern's Holdo crashing her ship into a First Order Destroyer, Steve Yedlin says his job as cinematographer on Star Wars: The Last Jedi was made easier because of the way... (awardsdaily.com)
Salvage the remains of crashed ships to repair your own ship and return home. (gamingcypher.com)